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GeneralFire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all wood-burning fires. Charcoal and gas grills are permitted in designated areas.
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About Rising Star
Number of accommodations: 24
Campground Amenities
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (154)
What Guests Are Saying
Rising Star is a well-maintained and peaceful campground located along the Arkansas River, offering spacious sites and clean facilities. Many visitors praised the friendly and helpful camp host, as well as the beautiful views and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. While some noted challenges with maneuvering larger rigs and a desire for more fishing access, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the campground as a hidden gem worth revisiting.
What Guests Are Saying
Rising Star is a well-maintained and peaceful campground located along the Arkansas River, offering spacious sites and clean facilities. Many visitors praised the friendly and helpful camp host, as well as the beautiful views and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. While some noted challenges with maneuvering larger rigs and a desire for more fishing access, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the campground as a hidden gem worth revisiting.
Review Summary
Rodney S
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: B-01, Loop: RSTA
Very pleasant park. We practically had the park to ourselves.
Terri V
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: C-12, Loop: RSTA
The bathrooms were clean. The sites were nice along the River. Really liked the covered picnic tables. Just a nice park to camp in.
Pat D
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: C-04, Loop: RSTA
Very nice and clean campsite.
Mike F
VerifiedApril 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B-01, Loop: RSTA
Park host was very hospitable. I work industrial cleaning and maintenance at multiple pulp, paper, and chemical facilities and it was never an issue to extend or move to another site if needed.
Bo W
VerifiedMarch 14, 2023 • Stayed at: C-15, Loop: RSTA
This park is a small, 25 spot campground sitting on the Arkansas river with water and electric only. There is no dumpster however they have a trailer that you throw your garbage into. The only problem is it is parked in the way of getting to the dump station. There are two ways to get to the park. Our RV GPS and a sign next to the highway sent us down a road that was nothing but flooded potholes. Also we made it, it was rough and aggravating. Go to the entrance marked Blankenship rd which was smooth. Only other issue is that the park does not have a safe feel about it.
Gerry K
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: RSTA
Very nicely kept and clean. Loved the open space and large sites.
Brenda B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: B-08, Loop: RSTA
The park is easy to access from a main road, is beautiful and the restrooms are the cleanest I ever experienced at a campground. One can choose to be waterside or secluded in a forested loop.
dudley h
VerifiedOctober 29, 2022 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: RSTA
Great Park !!
Brenda B
VerifiedOctober 26, 2022 • Stayed at: B-08, Loop: RSTA
Thr park is clean, easy to access, has warm showers and varied camping. One can chose to be waterside or secluded in a forested loop.
The park hostess is the best I have ever met. She is always available, knows her park, keeps a watchful eye on the park and truly cares about her campers.
George J
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: RSTA
The hostess at Rising Star Campground was warm and welcoming - just what we needed after 10 hours of driving. She made sure we had all the info we needed about the campground. The facilities were maintained extremely well. It is a beautiful campground right on the Arkansas River.
Location Rising Star
Address:
Po Box 7835
Pine Bluff, AR, 71611-7835
United States
From Pine Bluff, Arkansas, take U.S. Highway 65 south for 7.8 miles to Linwood. Turn left on Blankinship Road, drive 3.5 miles and follow the signs for Rising Star Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.1689 / -91.7367
Elevation: 61 feet
Policies & Rules
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Host is on duty from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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Campsites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis |
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Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 2 p.m. |
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For group shelter, check-in time is 8 a.m. and check-out time is 10 p.m. |
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Poisonous snakes are found in the area, use caution when walking through brush |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec. |
| General |
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralFire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all wood-burning fires. Charcoal and gas grills are permitted in designated areas.
